Mary Ryan Munisteri
Mary Ryan Munisteri is an American television soap opera writer. She was head writer of Ryan's Hope (1982–83), Guiding Light (1986), and Loving (1991). She wrote Mandy's Grandmother, a children special, which aired in 1981. She has three children, Matt Munisteri (musician), Ben Munisteri (choreographer), and Adele Munisteri (yoga teacher).
Positions held
- Head writer: 1986
- Head writer: 1991
- Head writer: 1982 - 1983
- Associate head writer: 1975 - 1982, 1983–1984
Awards and nominations
Wins
- (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983 & 1984; Best Writing; Ryan's Hope)
- (1981; Best Writing; Mandy's Grandmother)
Writers Guild of America Award
Wins
- (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983 & 1984 seasons; Ryan's Hope)
Nominations
- (1980 season; Ryan's Hope)
Connection to Ryan's Hope
Mary Ryan Munisteri was friends with Claire Labine and the inspirational namesake for the character of "Mary Ryan" from Ryan's Hope.
Head Writer Tenure
| Preceded by Claire Labine |
Ryan's Hope August 1982 – January 1983 |
Succeeded by Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer |
| Preceded by Jeff Ryder |
Guiding Light (with Jeff Ryder: May – July 1986) (with Ellen Barrett: July – October 1986) May – October 1986 |
Succeeded by Joseph D. Manetta |
| Preceded by Millee Taggart Tom King |
Loving 1991 – December 1991 |
Succeeded by Addie Walsh |
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